This edition of A to Z of F.I.R., Investigation and Trial under New Criminal Laws (w.e.f. 1-7-2024) serves as a complete and reliable reference for legal professionals, police officers, judicial officers, and law students dealing with the practical aspects of criminal procedure under the updated legislative framework.

The book presents all stages of criminal proceedings—from the lodging of the First Information Report (F.I.R.) to investigation and trial—under the newly enacted criminal laws. It provides clear explanations, relevant statutory provisions, leading case law references, and practical formats, making it indispensable for day-to-day legal and enforcement work.

The content spans the full scope of F.I.R., investigation, and trial processes, including:

• All aspects of criminal laws relating to registration of F.I.R., investigation, and trial procedures

• Duties, powers, and responsibilities of police officers and investigating agencies

• Procedural safeguards and rights of the accused during investigation and trial

• Steps in evidence collection, witness examination, and charge framing

• Trial procedure before magistrates and sessions courts under new provisions

• Incorporation of the latest laws and procedural amendments effective from 1 July 2024

• Leading case laws interpreting key procedural aspects

• Model forms and pleadings for immediate professional use

• Formats for bail applications, anticipatory bail, charge-sheets, complaints, and other filings

• Comparative insights with earlier criminal laws for easy transition to the new regime

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Lawyers, litigators, and defence counsels handling criminal matters

• Public prosecutors and government law officers

• Police officers and investigators involved in law enforcement

• Judicial officers overseeing criminal proceedings

• Law students and academicians focusing on criminal procedure and trial practice

Whether in the police station, the courtroom, or academic institutions, this updated edition delivers a precise, authoritative, and practice-oriented understanding of F.I.R., investigation, and trial under the new criminal laws effective from 1 July 2024.